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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gran not do as she usually does?
(a) Open the front door.
(b) Calls from the pantry for Nyle to wash up.
(c) Greet Nyle with a hug.
(d) Sit in the rocker for a cup of pre-supper coffee.

2. What is unusual about Nyle's house that makes her stop?
(a) The back bedroom's curtain is closed.
(b) There are no lights on.
(c) The front door is ajar.
(d) The chimney has smoke coming out of it.

3. What does Nyle do after shrugging off her uneasy feeling?
(a) Goes and milks the cow.
(b) Goes and sews up the sheep's wounds.
(c) Continues to bring in the firewood.
(d) Feeds her pony.

4. Who approaches Nyle as she is examining the sheep?
(a) Mr. Trent.
(b) Gran.
(c) Tyrus.
(d) Ripley Powers.

5. What would Nyla have to do if the wind shifts?
(a) Get all the sheep into the barn.
(b) Wear a radiation suit along with her mask.
(c) Leave behind all her treasures.
(d) Help grandma move Mrs. Trent and Ezra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nyle think about her science lesson?

2. What does Nyla notice about Ezra when she enters his room?

3. From where are the mother and son in the back room?

4. What does Nyla not want to tell Muncie?

5. How does Munice interpret Nyla's reluctance to talk?

(see the answer key)

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